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ARE-Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund Manager

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by the Scottish Government, focuses on appointing a fund manager for the Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund. These initiatives aim to enhance skills for eligible women, girls, small producers, and their affiliates. The procurement, classified under general public services, follows an open procedure and falls within the services category. This contract award, effective from 24 March 2026, is valued at £253,000 and may be extended until 31 March 2029. The award notice marks the completion stage of the procurement, and the location is centred in Glasgow, Scotland (UKM).

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in managing educational and skill development funds. With a focus on agriculture and small producers, businesses that offer training or capacity-building services can thrive by supporting these target groups. Lantra, a small and medium-sized enterprise in Perth, won the tender, signifying the viability for SMEs, particularly those adept in educational fund management, to compete effectively in such procurements. Businesses with strategic plans to foster community development and skill enhancement will find this tender particularly appealing.

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Notice Title

ARE-Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund Manager

Notice Description

Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund Manager

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is appointing a Fund Manager for the Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund. The Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund aim to support eligible women and girls and small producers and/or their staff/volunteers/apprentices including young people aged 13 and above, or businesses directly supporting eligible small producers. It will do this by providing individuals with the ability to access opportunities to increase their skills.. The Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on multiple occasions provided that any single extension period shall not fall beyond 31 March 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827486
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552534
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£253,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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